Peace On EarthFilm Festival…raising awareness of peace, nonviolence, social justice and an eco-balanced world

March 8th - 10th2019

Exposé Feature Documentary, 2017

A Bold Peace (USA, Costa Rica, 90 min)

Directed by Matthew Eddy & Michael Dreiling

Costa Rica’s civil war in 1948 shook the country to its foundations, culminating in the decision to abolish the military. From there, they intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations; they created a vital democracy, a wide middle class, and a strong welfare state with free university education and universal health care. Over the last 68 years, the Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all.